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| The Bermuda Hospitals Board announced “that it is updating visiting restrictions, effective immediately, in light of the low prevalence of Covid-19 in the community at this time” noting that they can “maintain a more open visiting policy.” Dr Wesley Miller, Chief of Staff, comments: “We are pleased it is safe enough to allow more visitation […]
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| The TravelPulse Podcast interviewed Bermuda Tourism Authority CEO Charles Jeffers II to “find out how the island has handled things over the last year and what travelers can expect now.” Listen below: The Podcast description said, “In episode 8, Brian and Sarah discuss the latest news around reopenings, and Sarah shares what the new Caribbean […]
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| The Hospitals Auxiliary of Bermuda [HAB] presented scholarships to three candy stripers, with Gabriella Medeiros, G’Zai Dyer and Marley Todd all receiving educational awards. A spokesperson said, “Every year, the Hospitals Auxiliary of Bermuda [HAB] presents scholarships to some of our deserving senior candy stripers who are pursuing their education. “This year, we are proud […]
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| BELCO issued an advisory on tree trimming, reminding everyone that we are now in hurricane season and noting that “trees falling on power lines is the leading cause of power outages in Bermuda, especially during hurricanes.” “BELCO hires local landscaping companies to ensure trees are cut back near main line circuits along main roads and this proactive […]
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| St George’s Cricket Club President Neil Paynter has confirmed that Onias Bascome has been confirmed as the St George’s Cricket Club 2021 Cup Match Captain. Bascome replaces Lionel Cann, who was recalled by St George’s Cricket Club as captain in 2019. Bascome follows the footsteps of his father Herbie, and brother Oronde Bascome who both […]
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| The Ministry is encouraging the public to trim back any overhanging trees on their own properties and is reminding people that Marsh Folly will be open this weekend [Saturday July 24 and Sunday 25], from 7.30am to 4.00pm for the free dumping of any horticultural waste. A Government spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Public Works is […]
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| The parents of a student from Bermuda who died in a treatment centre in Utah in 2019 are suing the facility, with the Utah media reporting that they are “alleging the treatment center should have done more to prevent their child’s death.” This is according to reports from the Utah media, with the KSL website […]
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| The Department of Culture is reminding the public about a series of events being held in the lead up to the Emancipation Day, Mary Prince Day and Cup Match Holiday. A Government spokesperson said, “As is tradition, each year, the Department of Culture hosts and sponsors a number of activities during the month of July […]
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| Daniel Augustus competed in the APGA Tour Deere Run, at the TPC Deere Run, in Silvis, Illinois. Augustus shot a 2-round 4-over par 146, this after rounds of 1-over par 72, and 3-over par 74, to finish T17th. In his first round, the Bermudian golfer carded 4 birdies, 11 pars, 2 bogeys, and 1 triple […]
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| Marcus Scotland was once again amongst the runs as he captained London Schools to a 195 run victory over the Derbyshire Academy at the North Mymms Cricket Club Grounds in Hertfordshire. Opener Scotland was his team’s top scorer with 67, he shared a 140 second-wicket partnership with Arjun Gill who scored 57, as London Schools […]
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| Ocean View Professionals Brian Morris and Delyone Borden won the fourth Greg Maybury Professional Golf Cup. The Greg Maybury Professional Cup is a tournament between Ocean View Golf Course Professionals and Port Royal Golf Course Professionals. Morris and Borden took on Stevie Lambert and Andrew Trott-Francis at the Turtle Hill Golf Course. Playing Match-Play in […]
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| Bermudian software development company, Supatone Ltd, has launched the Virtual AP, a “software that helps organizations to transition their Accounts Payable workflow from a largely paper-based process to a digital one, storing all documents in a central repository.” A spokesperson said, ” It is now available to businesses locally and overseas. The web-based application can […]
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| Oneglobal Broking announced that Dennis Mahoney will join Oneglobal Bermuda as Chairman, with immediate effect. A spokesperson said, “Dennis is a past President of the Insurance Institute of London, he also served as Chairman of W.I.N. [World Insurance Network] and subsequently as a long-time Board member of A.C.O.R.D. “Following his retirement as Chairman of Aon […]
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| AM Best has assigned a Preliminary Credit Assessment [PCA] to North End Re Ltd. [Bermuda] with a Financial Strength Assessment of A- pca [Excellent] and a Long-Term Issuer Credit Assessment of “a-” pca [Excellent]. The outlook assigned to these PCAs is stable. Currently, the company is a wholly owned direct subsidiary of Brookfield Asset Management […]
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| July 21 saw 1,300 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange, valued at $5,525.00 BD. 1,300 shares were traded by Bermuda Press [Holdings] Ltd, closing down 0.2% at $4.25 per share. The BSX finished at 2,511.61, even on the day. There were 0 advances, 1 decline, and 60 remained unchanged. The full report for the […]
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Good afternoon and welcome to Harmony Club.
The Ministry’s Short Term Economic Stimulus Programme was launched in December 2020. This Economic Stimulus initiative is aimed at providing employment and building opportunities for small to medium sized contractors.
The project’s selection principles are to maximize the employment of the private sector while providing much-needed refreshing of neglected infrastructure.
| With an aim to expand the way they deliver their news to the community, the Bermuda Broadcasting Company is continuing to live stream their evening news programme online for viewers both on the island and abroad. The live video will begin at 7.00pm, and play to 7.30pm, and then the replay will be available: Related […]
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| “The Little Blessings Nursery in Hamilton Parish has been closed temporarily pending the completion of investigations,” the Government confirmed this evening. A Government spokesperson said, “The Little Blessings Nursery in Hamilton Parish has been closed temporarily pending the completion of investigations related to an incident that occurred earlier this week, and the implementation of additional […]
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| The official Government and Legal notices for today [July 21] include grant of a Permanent Resident’s Certificate, acting appointments, large group exemptions, and notice of intended marriages. Clean Air Act Mr. E Ingham Notice Type: Government Notice Notice Sub Type: Notice of Intention to Construct a Controlled Plant Notice ID: GN0693/2021 Public Authorities / Department: […]
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| Bermuda Hospitals Board [BHB] is offering breast ultrasound services “for people with dense breast tissue,” with the service being provided to patients as of last week. A spokesperson said, “Bermuda Hospitals Board is on the forefront of breast care with plans to offer breast ultrasound for people with dense breast tissue. “BHB provided the service […]
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The Minister of Education the Hon. Diallo Rabain, JP, MP, will address the Bermuda public on Thursday, July 22nd at 8pm, sharing the final decision for parish primary schools, it was announced today.
The Little Blessings Nursery in Hamilton Parish has been closed temporarily pending the completion of investigations related to an incident that occurred earlier this week, and the implementation of additional measures to prevent such incidents from occurring in the future.
Officers of Department of Child and Family Services and the Child Care Regulation Programme commenced investigations yesterday. The length of closure is dependent upon the implementation of the additional safety measures.
The Department of Libraries and Archives would like to advise the public that their phone system will be temporarily unavailable on Thursday, July 22nd, 2021.
The Department will still be operational and can be reached via email.
Please see below the email addresses for the respective sections:
·Adult Library: library@gov.bm
·Youth Library: youthlib@gov.bm
·Archives: archvies@gov.bm
| Thursday, July 22 is expected to see sunny periods with a few showers, with the high to be near 29°C/84°F and the low to be near 24°C/76°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be SW. The relative humidity is expected to be near 78%. Sunrise will be at 6.27am and sunset […]
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| Minister of Education Diallo Rabain will address the public via the Government media channels on Thursday [July 22] at 8.00pm, when he will be “sharing the final decision for parish primary schools.” The Government had previously announced, via social media, that they would be making this announcement on Thursday evening, and in a statement today, […]
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| The Ministry of National Security has confirmed the sudden death of a person incarcerated at Westgate. A Government spokesperson said, “The Ministry of National Security can confirm that sadly there has been a sudden death of an inmate at the Westgate Correctional Facility. “The incident is currently under investigation. At this stage it would be […]
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| Bermuda College student Kace Wales has joined the Association of Bermuda Insurers and Reinsurers [ABIR] as an intern. A spokesperson said, “The 17-year-old from Sandys is studying on the Associate of Arts [Business Administration] programme at Bermuda College and aspires to a career in the insurance industry. He studied for his International Baccalaureate at the […]
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| Constable James Eli, the Police Parish Constable for Devonshire, will be hosting a community clinic in Cedar Park on Saturday [July 24] from 12 noon until 2.30pm. A police spokesperson said, “Constable James Eli, Parish Constable for Devonshire, will be hosting a community clinic at Cedar Park from 12 noon until 2:30pm Saturday, 24th July […]
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| BELCO crews are on scene working to repair damaged utility poles on Middle Road, Paget near Bostock Hill after a “tractor trailer became entangled in telecommunications cables” and ”two poles sustained damages with one falling into a residential property.” A spokesperson said, “Bermuda Electric Light Company Limited [BELCO] today advised that work is currently taking place […]
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| Deloitte Bermuda — which recently welcomed 13 interns — will be hosting a student networking event on Monday [July 26] at the Royal Bermuda Yacht Club, with the event designed for students “to connect with financial services professionals, socialize, and benefit from the opportunity to learn more about the profession and ask questions.” A spokesperson said, […]
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| The Stationery Store has launched its latest expansion project entitled ‘Stationery Store Plus,’ saying they have ”made significant efforts to improve our in-store customer experience” and have added “three additional Bermudians to our staff.” A spokesperson said, “After much anticipation and demand from customers, the Stationery Store has launched its latest expansion project: Stationery Store Plus. […]
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| Mirrors’ fifth annual Student Art & Digital exhibit has opened at Masterworks, with the public invited to visit the exhibit and cast their votes for the People’s Choice award. A Government spokesperson said, “Attorney-General and Minister of Legal Affairs and Constitutional Reform Kathy Lynn Simmons invites the public to visit the Mirrors fifth annual Student […]
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| The City of Hamilton advised of the Front Street road closures and parking restrictions that will be in place on Wednesdays due to Harbour Nights. A spokesperson said, “The City of Hamilton wishes to advise motorists, businesses and the general public of the following Front Street road closures and parking restrictions supporting Wednesdays’ Harbour Nights: “The […]
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| The Department of Libraries and Archives advised that their phone system will be temporarily unavailable tomorrow [July 22]. A Government spokesperson said, “The Department of Libraries and Archives would like to advise the public that their phone system will be temporarily unavailable on Thursday, July 22nd, 2021. “The Department will still be operational and can […]
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| Adam Hall and his Aberdeen IronBirds teammates had a night to forget as they went down 19 – 1 to the Hudson Valley Batters. Hall and his teammates were down 15 – 0 after five innings, before they got on the board in the bottom half of the inning. Hall went 0 for 3 from […]
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